ISML 2010: Yuki Nagato takes command of Amethyst

ISML 2010: Yuki Nagato takes command of Amethyst


May 8, 2010

Yuki Nagato took command of the 2010 International Saimoe League Amethyst phase with a 3177-1669 defeat of Ui Hirasawa on Thursday. Meanwhile, the three overall unbeatens in the competition picked up victories as well.

Defending champion Hinagiku Katsura scored an easy 3303-1334 victory over Chiaki Minami, Mio Akiyama blitzed past Nymph 3531-1261 and Shana burned past Kyou Fujibayashi 3476-1390.

Bakemonogatari picked up another sweep. Hitagi Senjougahara took out Minatsu Shiina 2500-1947 while Nadeko Sengoku disposed of Isumi Saginomiya 2723-1821. Lucky Star picked up a sweep as well. Tsukasa Hiiragi scored a 2293-2132 thriller over Ushio Okazaki, Kagami Hiiragi defeated Maria 2668-2013 and Konata Izumi scored a 2389-2205 victory over Mikuru Asahina.

Six other unbeatens are also in the hunt as the phase enters the halfway mark. Yui Hirasawa rolled past Illyasviel von Einzbern 2759-2078, Azusa Nakano trounced Rika Furude 3250-1473, Saber slashed past Ikaros 3041-1524, Taiga Aisaka picked up an easy 3616-995 win over Nodoka Haramura, Kyou Fujibayashi was all business against Ruiko Saten 2856-1811 and Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Mihoko Fukuji 3615-963.

In the special match, it was not even a contest as Ai Enma disemboweled Miyu 3703-309.

In other ISML action...Fate Testarossa defeated C.C. 2489-2193, Holo chomped up Fuuko Ibuki 2521-2052, Haruhi Suzumiya took down Kotomi Ichinose 2812-1895, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere whipped past Mei Sunohara 2561-2019, Rin Tosaka took out Minori Kushieda 2747-1862 and Kurimu Sakurano scored an impressive 2610-1911 victory over Ami Kawashima.

Nagi Sanzen'in burned past Nanoha Takamachi 2719-1861, Mafuyu Shiina outlasted Chizuru Akaba 2374-1628, Golden Darkness (Konjiki ni Yami) rocked Hanyuu Furude 2481-1725 and Tomoyo Sakagami defeated Nagisa Furukawa 2370-1869.

The 2010 International Saimoe League Amethyst phase rolls on with Match Day 4 on Sunday, May 9. Vote for your favorite candidates and join the debate at InternationalSaimoe.com/